When Can an Ordinary Word Such as "Window" Be Granted

question 83

Multiple Choice

When can an ordinary word such as "window" be granted trademark protection?

• A) in any situation if the applicant is the first to apply for trademark protection of that word
• B) if the applicant can prove that the use of the word is novel
• C) if the word has acquired a secondary meaning
• D) if the applicant has used the word in the name of its product for at least 10 years
• E) if the word has become a generic term

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